EFL Squad Cost Ratio

How much can Charlton Athletic spend?

Under the EFL's Squad Cost Ratio rules, Charlton Athletic can spend around £24.5m on squad costs - based on an estimated £11.2m of football revenue and the 85% limit, plus the owner equity top-up. That leaves an estimated £12.4m of headroom.

Charlton Athletic: the SCR breakdown

Estimated revenue (football) reported £11.2m
SCR limit - 85% of revenue £9.5m
+ Owner equity top-up (max / season) £15m
Effective spending allowance £24.5m
Estimated squad cost estimated £12.1m
Headroom +£12.4m

High spending power - squad cost is 108% of revenue

What this means

On these estimates, Charlton Athletic sit comfortably inside the 85% Green Threshold. They have room to invest in the squad without straining the rules.

Old rules vs new: PSR compared to SCR

PSR loss limits did not apply to Charlton as a League One club - they operated under the Salary Cost Management Protocol (wage spending caps: 60% of turnover). Losses of ~£6.3m, £6.3m and £13.9m but no loss-based PSR threshold to breach. Not directly comparable.

Note on this club's figures. 2024/25 revenue £11.2m (League One, promoted via playoffs). Wages ~£12.1m estimated from filed accounts. No external debt. 2025/26 Championship broadcast income will materially boost revenue. Sources: Companies House, charltonafc.com official accounts, footballbusinessjournal.com.
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Figures are illustrative estimates from published accounts and public reporting, not official SCR submissions. SCR uses adjusted football revenue, which differs from headline turnover. Last reviewed 2026-05-17. Full rules explainer →